tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126472177424722555.post5714151582415656185..comments2023-09-22T04:44:43.320-04:00Comments on The Keirnan Clan: Am I Right?Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17491503506276550427noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126472177424722555.post-34149232822736692032011-07-27T22:28:46.274-04:002011-07-27T22:28:46.274-04:00oh ugh. I'm sorry, honey. Is there any way to ...oh ugh. I'm sorry, honey. Is there any way to check out a different school. Yes, I totally "get" the neighborhood issue, but I also know (firsthand) that most of their time is spent in school, so who they are with IN SCHOOL is more important than going to school with neighbors. The boys still hang out with the neighborhood kids, even though they don't go to school with them. Sofia has a "best friend" across the street, and I honestly do not see their relationship changing based on where they go to school.<br /><br />I think you, as mama, have to go with your gut, but remember that you know what makes your daughter respond best. <br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />f.FBF Rothkopfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04870455838870007816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126472177424722555.post-31428029798616936632011-07-15T23:47:14.050-04:002011-07-15T23:47:14.050-04:00I just read this. I certainly don't think you...I just read this. I certainly don't think you are doing everything wrong. You are her mother, and you know her better than anyone else on this earth. And if your instinct tells you she should be in the inclusive class more than the "experts" are telling you, then I have to think the "experts" are wrong.Jane Lefavenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126472177424722555.post-81235132080942779212011-06-27T20:54:36.982-04:002011-06-27T20:54:36.982-04:00Wow, I can't believe that an inclusion special...Wow, I can't believe that an inclusion specialist would have that type of recommendation - especially that she really wanted 100%! What is her job supposed to be? Inclusion! <br /><br />I know there is a huge 'push' in the Ds/special needs community and that does make it so hard (from my own experience in IEP mtgs). I have the same frustrations as well. "Everyone" says full inclusion, our kids should be fully included and as parents we're supposed to know what is right for our kids. But I feel like I don't know what is right. IEP is supposed to be individualized and what is best for each child. I try to push for more inclusion as well, but on the other hand, academically I know Kayla is also behind. I've heard/read so many stories of kids being completely and fully included in reg ed classes but it hasn't happened for Kayla yet, and I'm not sure how to make it successful. When I mentioned having Kayla in math w/her reg 2nd grade peers just to have her work modified the spec ed teacher said that based on where Kayla is that wouldn't be modifying the curriculum, it would changing the whole curriculum. Sigh ... And I know Kayla probably WOULD benefit from the smaller, group setting w/more personalized instruction to work on 'her level' but it pains me to know she's not fully included. Last year for 1st grade, and when we start 2nd grade in a couple months, she'll be about 50% for reg ed room and spec ed room. She'll do reading/writing/math in the spec ed room. Social studies, science, lunch, recess, and all specials (music, art, gym, etc) with the reg classroom. <br /><br />I don't agree w/that specialist saying 100% of the time self-contained. That is awful. There is no reason she shouldn't be able to do lunch, recess and the fine arts classes w/the regular class. And maybe start to bring her in for the social studies/science like you mentioned. The 'real world' doesn't operate in 100% 'self contained' and that is where our kids are going to find themselves eventually - in the real world. The 'real world' and our kids need to be able to interact together. School should prepare all kids for life with and without disabilities. So sorry for the long reply!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02441176684416139172noreply@blogger.com